5 citations
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May 2017 in “Current Opinion in Pediatrics” This review found that hormonal therapies, including FDA-approved combined oral contraceptive pills and spironolactone, are effective and well-tolerated treatments for acne vulgaris in adolescents with or without endocrine disorders, providing alternative options to antibiotics.
22 citations
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March 2018 in “American Journal of Clinical Dermatology” This study found that hormonal antiandrogen acne treatment is associated with shorter antibiotic durations in women, suggesting early initiation may reduce overall antibiotic use.
August 2026 in “Cosmoderma” This review identifies sebaceous gland disorders as key indicators of hormonal imbalances, detailing how various hormones affect sebaceous function, and emphasizes a multidisciplinary approach to improve diagnosis and management by integrating endocrine, metabolic, and dermatologic insights.
31 citations
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June 2015 in “British Journal of Dermatology” Hormonal treatments are effective as a second-line option for moderate-to-severe acne in females, but should be used with caution due to health risks.
November 2025 in “Cureus” This review discusses the link between PCOS and acne, highlighting the roles of hyperandrogenism and insulin resistance, but it reports no new clinical findings.
5 citations
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October 2017 in “JOGC/Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology Canada” This review discusses the causes and management of hirsutism and suggests improvement can be achieved with a combination of hair removal, suppression of androgen production, and lifestyle changes over 6 to 9 months.
October 2019 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” This review focuses on the clinical presentation and management challenges of menopausal acne and reports no new experimental findings.
21 citations
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July 2014 in “Clinics in Dermatology” This review examines the role of hormones in acne pathogenesis, the use of hormonal therapies for treatment, and the importance of contraceptive counseling during isotretinoin therapy, but reports no new clinical results.
1 citations
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November 1996 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Hormones, especially androgens, play a key role in causing acne, and treatments like hormone control pills and hormone-blocking medications can help.
96 citations
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September 2008 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” This review discusses the hormonal influences on acne's development in women and the therapeutic potential of hormonal treatments, but it reports no new clinical results.
88 citations
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June 2016 in “Human Reproduction Update” This review discusses developments in oral contraceptives, highlighting improved individualization, reduced side effects, and enhanced suitability for various women's health needs, but it reports no new clinical results.
46 citations
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September 2016 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This article reviews the hormonal pathogenesis and treatment strategies for acne vulgaris, particularly in women with severe or treatment-resistant cases, associating it with hormonal imbalances and hyperandrogenism.
23 citations
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March 1994 in “Fertility and sterility” This study found that oral contraceptives effectively suppressed hyperandrogenemia in most patients with hyperandrogenic-insulin-resistant acanthosis nigricans syndrome, though GnRH-a therapy was beneficial for those not responding initially.
January 2014 in “Side effects of drugs annual” This review discusses the 2011 publications on the side effects of sex hormones and related compounds, without reporting new clinical results.
1 citations
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October 2015 in “Journal of endocrinology and diabetes” This review discusses the diagnostic criteria and challenges in recognizing polycystic ovary syndrome, noting varied phenotypes and the absence of consensus on renaming the condition; it reports no new findings.
10 citations
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January 2017 in “Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy” This review discusses the clinical features and treatment options for adult acne, highlighting the need for tailored management in specific populations, but reports no new findings.
26 citations
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July 2012 in “Journal of family planning and reproductive health care” This review explores treatment approaches for excess male-pattern body hair in women and emphasizes the importance of effective management, but reports no new clinical findings.
82 citations
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May 2016 in “Best Practice & Research in Clinical Obstetrics & Gynaecology” This article outlines the clinical features, evaluation, and treatment strategies for androgen excess in polycystic ovary syndrome, highlighting important diagnostic and management approaches but reporting no new research results.
March 2026 in “Menopause The Journal of The North American Menopause Society” This research highlights that migraine in midlife women, during perimenopause, often becomes more frequent and intense, with evolving characteristics like migraine aura, and is associated with increased stroke risk, especially with hormone therapies.
January 2015 in “Springer eBooks” This chapter reviews polycystic ovary syndrome's clinical features, highlighting diagnostic criteria and management strategies, and reports no new findings; the authors emphasize the need for targeted treatment approaches.
11 citations
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October 1986 in “International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics” This study found that the combination of ethinylestradiol and desogestrel significantly decreased hair growth and hormone levels in hirsute women, suggesting a relationship between hormone changes and treatment effectiveness.
14 citations
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September 2015 in “Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Targets” This review discusses potential treatments for androgen excess in polycystic ovary syndrome and reports no new findings, emphasizing the importance of individualized antiandrogenic management to minimize side effects.
22 citations
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October 2018 in “British Journal of Haematology” This review examines the gender-specific challenges in preventing and treating venous thromboembolism in women and highlights the need for further research on safe and optimal treatment strategies.
18 citations
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February 2016 in “The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism” This article reviews emerging opportunities and challenges in male reproductive medicine, including advancements and unmet needs in erectile dysfunction, androgen deficiency, and fertility, but reports no new clinical findings.
5 citations
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January 2014 in “Current Dermatology Reports” This review discusses various treatments for adult acne in women, including topical, systemic, and alternative therapies, and reports no new clinical results.
2 citations
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December 2022 in “Journal of Clinical Medicine” This review suggests that, among non-hormonal treatments for menstrual irregularities in adolescents with PCOS, metformin is the most effective and cost-efficient option, particularly in overweight adolescent girls.
January 2025 in “Dermatology and Therapy” This review updates dermatologists on both FDA-approved and off-label hormonal therapies, including combined oral contraceptives, clascoterone, and spironolactone, used for acne treatment, providing insights into emerging approaches for managing the condition.
63 citations
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January 2012 in “The European Journal of Contraception & Reproductive Health Care” This study concluded that combined hormonal contraceptives containing desogestrel, drospirenone, or cyproterone acetate were associated with a higher risk of venous thromboembolism compared to those containing levonorgestrel.
46 citations
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January 2007 in “The European Journal of Contraception & Reproductive Health Care” This review discusses the increased risk of venous thromboembolism associated with combined hormonal contraceptives, particularly noting higher risks with certain progestins like desogestrel, gestodene, and cyproterone acetate, but reports no new clinical findings.
25 citations
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October 2019 in “Journal of Endocrinological Investigation” This study reported that both drospirenone and chlormadinone acetate oral contraceptives had similar beneficial effects on clinical, metabolic, and hormonal parameters in women with polycystic ovary syndrome over six months.